Current Scholarships & Funds

The Jay P. Gilchrist Student Employee Scholarship provides books and tuition for full-time undergraduate students who have been employed by RecWell for two or more semesters.

The John Connolly Memorial Sailing Team Scholarship was established in August of 2014 in memory of John by his family and friends. John Connolly ’71 was a leader on campus and an active member of the University of Maryland Sailing Team. He spent much of his life teaching advanced sailing courses around the world and fostered a love of sailing in many of those who learned from him. This Scholarship will support students who are active on the University of Maryland Sailing Team and demonstrate academic merit and financial need.

The John K. Bennett Memorial Scholarship was established in 1967 in memory of John King Bennett, a former student in the College of Business and Public Administration. Scholarships will be awarded to full-time University of Maryland undergraduate students who are active members of the Beta Kappa Chapter, Kappa Alpha Order.

Kevin S. McKeon '85 established the Joseph and Carolyn McKeon Endowed Scholarship in August 2020 in honor of his parents. The fund provides merit-based undergraduate scholarships for student veterans with a preference for first-generation students. Additional preference is given to students enrolled in the A. James Clark School of Engineering or the Robert H. Smith School of Business.

The Joseph M. Mitchell Scholarship Award was established to honor the memory of Joseph M. Mitchell, a staff member of the Department of Resident Life for nearly 17 years, who passed away in 2005. A scholarship is offered each spring and fall to students who best display the character of Joseph M. Mitchell.